When I look at these pictures of my niece Piper – I see my brother Rick. Not just in physical appearance because, of course, all children are a genetic mashup of their parents visual characteristics – it’s more than that. Piper is a curious, spirited carbon copy of her father. She is full of energy and desires to be apart of the action at all times. Every toy must be out and at the ready to be played with at a moments notice. And there are no sidelines in her mind. You probably never realized bathtime was a team sport until she grabs your hand and marches you along with everyone else in the house to the tub.
If you are ever over at my parents house, ask them to show you the photo albums full of pictures of Rick that look oh-so-similar to the ones below. Who knows – Piper might be there visiting grandma and grandpa – with her fist extended waiting for you to “blow it up”.
